The Jerusalem Council provides a biblical model for Scriptural oversight, doctrinal accountability, and unity among all Christian congregations.
The Emergence of Christianity and the Expansion of the Gospel
How prophecy, history, and apostolic witness launched Christianity and spread the Gospel across the Roman world under Jehovah’s sovereign plan.
CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS: The Issue of Foods Sacrificed to Idols: The Jerusalem Council’s Decree
Our article delves into the seemingly contrasting views on eating meats sacrificed to idols in the early Christian community. We explore the context and principles behind the directives in Acts 15:20, 29 and 1 Corinthians 8:1-10, illuminating how these Biblical passages harmonize in their promotion of unity, respect for conscience, and the application of Christian liberty.

